Wanderknit | Destination: Alaska

Our WanderKnit journey returns with a trip through the coastal glaciers, towering mountain ranges, and frozen tundra of Alaska! This new WanderKnit package includes patterns and surprises inspired by the wildlife and wild frontier of the 49th U.S. state. Stay warm through the perma-dusk of Alaskan winters with two hats and a cowl knit in Simplinatural by HiKoo.

Every package is carefully curated and includes a delightful collection of items. You'll find a specially designed themed button to attach to your Wanderknit project tag, along with captivating destination-inspired patterns that are exclusive to travelers for 3 months. Indulge your senses with a delectable treat while immersing yourself in a colorful brochure brimming with fascinating facts about the featured location, all while knitting a fun new project.

For your maiden voyage, consider adding the custom WanderKnit tote bag to your order. It features a map of the world where you can commemorate each adventure by affixing your button to each destination. The more you travel with us, the more buttons will adorn your bag! Use it to carry your WIP - it's a tote that loves to travel!



One Destination | Two Pattern Options

About
This slouchy patterned hat features some of the things we think of most with Alaska: stars, mountains, and of course a bear! The 6-ply strands of Simplinatural by HiKoo® will give your hat a cushy feel with excellent stitch definition. Add a pom-pom if that’s your jam. Inspiration from both Tanis Gray and Andrea Rangel.

Yarn
Simplinatural by HiKoo®
40% Baby Alpaca, 40% Fine Merino, 20% Mulberry Silk
183 yds 167m / 100g hank (1 hank each color)
MC = #097 Camel
CC = #032 First Press Olive

Needles & Notions
• 16” US 6 4.0mm circular
• 16” US 7 4.5mm circular
• US 7 4.5mm DPNs, FlexiFlips or circular needles for your preferred small circumference knitting method
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors

About
Loosely inspired by the “blue hour” over Mt. Denali in Alaska, with a rippling lake at the base that reflects the pink morning breaking the night sky. Blue Hour is an exploration of textures, colors, and gauge precision.

Cowl
Stitches are decreased after the initial Twisted Rib edging to account for the shift in gauge into the Seed St, 2x2 ribbing, and Stockinette St stripes to come, and then are increased back to their original number to finish with another Twisted Rib edge. This keeps the circumference of the cowl consistent throughout despite changes in stitch gauges.

Hat
Stitches are decreased after the initial Twisted Rib edging to account for the shift in gauge into the Seed St, 2x2 ribbing, and Stockinette St stripes to come, keeping the hat’s circumference consistent throughout stitch and gauge changes.

The Blue Hour Hat differs from the cowl in stripe length, a stretched gauge (versus lying flat), and crown decreases in Stockinette St instead of increasing for a second Twisted Rib edge.

This hat can be made with the remnants of the yarn used for the Blue Hour Cowl pattern.

Yarn
Simplinatural by HiKoo®
40% Baby Alpaca, 40% Fine Merino, 20% Mulberry Silk
183 yds 167m / 100g hank (1 hank each color)
Color A = #051 Raffi
Color B = #134 Petal
Color C = #099 Grey Flannel

Finished Size
Cowl:
Height = approx. 11” 28cm
Circum. = approx. 25” 63.5cm

Hat:
Height = approx. 8.5” 21.5cm
Circum. = approx. 18” 45.5cm
(not stretched)

Needles & Notions
• US 10 6.5mm skacel by addi® 24” circular needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker